Sanitary belt



Dec. 15, 1936. J. F. FONTAINE SANITARY BELT Filed Feb. 26, 195,6

I ,7 1.611 .14 3 him flmflfazkg, INVENTOR BY fleaszjiwwra ATTORNEY Patented Dec. 15, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE SANITARY BELT Julian F. Fontaine, Meadville, Pa. Application February 26, 1936, Serial No. 65,906 3 Claims. (01.128-291) The invention relates to a sanitary belt and Figure 4 is a perspective view of the clasp.

more especially to a holder for sanitary napkins Figure 51s a fragmentary elevation showing the and the like. incasement of the clasp shown in Figure 4.

The'primary object of the invention is the pro- Figure 6 is an elevation of a modified form of vision of a belt or holder of this character, whereclasp. 5

in the clasps for the fastening of the modern style Figure 'l is an end view thereof. of gauze or knit end are incased so that there is Figure 8 is an elevation of a further modificano'possibility of injury resultant from contact of tion of clasp. the clasp with the person wearing the belt or Figure 9 is a fragmentary vertical longitudinal 10 holder and also to relieve wear on garments when sectional view showing the clasp in Figure 8 in- 10 the said belt or holder is worn. cased.

Another object of the invention is the provision Similar reference characters indicate correof a belt or holder of this character, wherein the sponding parts throughout the several views in incasing medium for each clasp is constructed the drawing.

from a single length of tape and carries a zipper Referring to the drawing in detail, A designates 15 so that it can be readily opened and closed and generally abelt of elastic or other suitable strip or when closed will envelop the clasp which is of band material Ill having at its end portions novel construction. the adjustable terminal loops ll so that the belt A further object of the invention is the prois susceptible for adjustment in the fitting therevision of abelt or holder of this character, whereof to a wearer. These loops II are loosely en- 20 in the runner of the zipper is of a construction gaged in suitable slots l2 formed in a circular that will act upon the attached end of the gauze head l3 ofafront clasp H which is channeled at or knit end of the pad, napkin or the like so as IS in one side thereof and is provided with a to prevent such end from interfering with the toothed opening l6 for the detachable engageopening and closing of the zipper as such folded ment therein of the folded end ll of a sanitary 25 end will be ironed into the clasp to lie out of napkin or gauze covering of a sanitary pad or the the way when the zipper is actuated. like so that the latter canbe fastened at the front A still further object of the invention is the of the, belt for the wearing thereof. provision of a belt or holder-of this character, Adapted for engaging" the clasp H at the wherein the construction thereof is novel in its grooved or channeled portion l5 of the same is a 30 make-up and enables the attaching and detachcasement formed from a single length of fabric ment of a sanitary pad, napkin or the like with tape l8 it having major extent thereof at oppodispatch and ease with assurance of comfortable site longer edges for permanently fixing thereto wear thereof. the interlocking members IQ of a zipper fastener,

A still further object of the invention is the the remaining portion of the tape l8 being perma- 35 provision of a belt or holder of this character, nently fastened at 20 about a reduced neck 2| of which is simple in construction, thoroughly rethe clasp l4. Cooperating with the members l9 liable and efficient in its purpose, light in weight of the zipper fastener is the runner 22 of such yet strong, durable, and inexpensive to manufacfastener which serves to interlock the members 40 ture. ill or separate the same and when these mem- 40 With these and other objects in view, the inhers are interlocked with each other the tape vention consists in the features of construction, l8 functions as a casement for enclosing the combination and arrangement of parts as will be clasp H to avoid contact thereof with the person hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in in the wearing of the belt or wear of such clasp the accompanying drawing, which discloses the upon the wearing apparel. 45 preferred embodiment of the invention and The runner 22 of the zipper fastener carries pointed out in the claims hereunto appended. a shoe 23 which has an ironing action on the In the accompanying drawing: folded end ll for tucking the free terminal of Figure 1 is a perspective view of a belt or hold-- this end in the channel or groove ii of the clasp 0 er constructed in accordance with the invention. M on the closing of the casement to avoid in.-

Figure 2 is a fragmentary sectional view on the terference with the members It! in the locking line 2-2 of Figure 1 looking in the direction of and interlocking thereof under the action of the the arrows. runner 22 of. the zipper fastener.

Figure 3 is a sectional view on the line 33 of The shoe 23 which is a part of the runner 22 Figure 1. functions to hold the end of the gauze cover- 55 ing or napkin from slipping when such end I! is engaged in the clasp.

Hung from the rear of the belt A through the medium of a loop 24 is a rear clasp which includes the metal plate 25 formed with a channeled portion 26 and a bendable head 21, the head forming a clincher for attaching together the free longitudinal edges of the tape 28 at the inner end of the run of members I! of the zipper fastener, the said tape 28 being the easement for the clasp. The loop 24 isstitched or otherwise made secure to the casement 28 and such rear clasp fastens the folded rear end of the sanitary napkin, pad or the like as may be worn in the use of the belt. I

- In Figure 6 of the drawing there is shown a modified form of clasp wherein the same in the channeled portion 30 has formed therein a longitudinally directed keyhole shaped or wedgelike slot 3| for the detachable fastening of the end of a sanitary napkin, pad or the like.

The rear clasp having the easement 28 is shown closed in Figure 5 of the drawing.

It has been found advantageous to provide in the lower free end of the clasp shown in Figures 6 and 8 of the drawing a notch 32 to receive the free terminal of the end of the gauze or napkin endv l1 so as to assure further grip of this end and also to permit the runner to freely pass over such end when the casement has been completely closed by the zipper fastener on actuating the runner 22 thereof. The purpose of the shoe is to iron the end I! for tucking and flattening thereof when engaged with the clasp and to hold this end against slipping when fastened in the clasp and the crowding of such end into the channel or groove present within the clasp.

The casement when closed maintains the end I! in close relation to the clasp and the runner 22 of the zipper fastener assures against any slipping of the end I! when engaged with the clasp.

In the use of the clasp at the front and rear of the belt the same can be incased when the ends of the napkin, pad or the like are attached thereto so that there is no possibility of accidental detachment of these ends in the wearing of the belt and the napkin, pad or the like and also contact of the clasp which is made from metal or the like coming in contact with the skin of the person or damaging'the wearing apparel by rubbing action thereon.

What is claimed is:

1. A belt or holder of the character described comprising a band having adjustable loop ends, a clasp suspended by the loop ends and having a channeled portion provided with an opening for detachable connection of an end of a piece of material, a casement incasing said clasp and having a slide fastener for opening and closing thereof, and a runner included with said fastener and having a shoe for ironing action on the attached end of the piece of material for tucking the same in the channeled portion of said clasp.

2. A belt or holder of the character described comprising a band having adjustable loop ends, a clasp suspended by the loop ends and having a channeled portion provided with an opening for detachable connection of an end of a piece of material, a casement incasing said clasp and having a slide fastener for opening and closing thereof, and a runner included with said fastener and having a shoe for ironing action on the attached end of the piece of material for tucking the same in the channeled portion of said clasp, the said casement being formed from a single length of material.

3. A belt or holder of the character described comprising a band having adjustable loop ends, a clasp suspended by the loop ends and having a channeled portion provided with an opening for detachable connection of an end of a piece of material, a casement incasing said clasp and having a slide fastener forv opening and closing thereof, a runner included with said fastener and having a shoe for ironing action on the attached end of the piece of material for tucking the same in the channeled portion of said clasp, the said casement being formed from a single length of material, and means on the clasp for the fastening of the meeting edges of said piece of material together at the inner end of the zipper fastener.

. JULIAN F. FONTAINE. 

